School Of Science And HealthGeochemical SystemsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300846.1
Discipline: EARTH SCIENCES
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
300612 - Geochemical Systems
Prerequisite
300800 Essential Chemistry 1 OR 300808 Introductory Chemistry
About this Unit
This unit covers the structures of minerals and determination of their structure and composition, interpretation of structural data in the literature, aspects of solid solutions, and the forces that stabilise mineral lattices. The unit explores the limits of chemical conditions in the natural environment (redox conditions, pH, speciation); mobilisation and transport of selected elements in primary and secondary environments; aqueous and supercritical fluids; complexing and ion-pairing phenomena. Exploration, extraction and ore processing will be illustrated with hands-on examples using advanced analytical instrumentation. A three day field trip to western NSW will be undertaken during the mid-session break.
Courses| 2743.5 | Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | CONTINUING |